Spring Games are returning to Spartan stadium

Corley Surratt

Thursday

Apr 24, 2008 at 12:01 AM

As a freshman at Central Davidson High School in the spring of 2005, I first experienced the Special Olympics Spring Games and was amazed at how successful an event it was.Prior to the event, I knew Central had hosted the games in the two years before I arrived at the school, and I was eager to see why it was such an exciting event for the student body, faculty and staff.I soon learned that hosting the event was nothing less than an honor, and Central Davidson viewed the opportunity as a chance to give back to the community and create a day entirely for special athletes to display their athletic abilities as well as have a great time in the process.Now it is three years later and Central Davidson will once again host the Spring Games. I couldn't be more excited. I was rather disappointed, to say the least, to learn that the Special Olympics would be hosted elsewhere during my sophomore year, and many of my fellow Spartans shared the same feelings. The opportunity to host the event is passed around among several schools, so we are more than happy to once again get the opportunity.Preparations began several months ago to make this event one the athletes will never forget. I cannot express how grateful I am to be given this opportunity once more before I graduate, and I can only hope that the Spartans will succeed in making this event as memorable for the athletes as it will be to those volunteering.With every club at Central Davidson involved and countless students volunteering to be "buddies" for the athletes, it is evident that we are eager to display our Spartan spirit and pride while hosting an event we have always held dear in our hearts.Corley Surratt is a student at Central Davidson High School.

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